It’s hard to know what is and is not a no-name brand if you’re new to knives. There’s no discernible difference (on the surface) between a pop-up vendor who just re-brands cheap knives and a true manufacturer. One of the best ways to start figuring this out is to not shop on Amazon. A dedicated and trusted knife store like: BladeHQ, KnifeCenter, WhiteMountainKnives, KnifeJoy, KnivesShipFree, and a few others, will give you the best info. You will find better ways to filter and budget options that are much better choices. But it’s still overwhelming.

If you have a specific style of knife you’re looking for, and you’re not sure if it’s a good or bad brand, I’d start by asking here (or over in pocketknife@lemmy.world

As other’s have said, there are some good budget brands out there for well under $50.

Looks like things are starting to come back online for some.

Primary on the phone plan and my phone is SOS only. All other family members on my plan have working phones. Interesting.

Made in the USA with a gate opening of 0.63 inches so probably one of the smaller ones out there. https://www.stageriggingwarehouse.com/430-62085-smc-force-tac-d-aluminum-carabiner-screw-locking-tactical-black.html

from the page: “1,000 lb. load-bearing buckle” and “PROUDLY HAND-CRAFTED IN THE USA” This is likely the closest thing you’re going to get to meeting your stated criteria.

https://defybags.com/products/tactical-austrialpin-cobra-keychain

For what it’s worth, I can run 129.0.2-1 via the PortableApps interface without error.

You did the scales? Those look nice.

A button lock knife is very popular. Many are well under $100. I’d recommend the CJRB Pyrite Alt for a blade shape more similar to a razor. if you want even smaller the Mini Pyrite Alt is a great 5th pocket carry. https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?steel=AR-RPM9&style=Wharncliffe&usrsearch=pyrite&sortType=priceAs

Jansport is excellent. I recently sent a 30-year-old bag in for warranty work which they honored at no cost to me other than shipping. A great choice.

That’s great. I was going to use a D2 Elementum this year just to see how well it does.

Just this week I lost my Olight i3T! I’m really bummed. I had the brown/brass colored one and it was starting to wear in a very satisfying way. I know it was only $20 but I use low self-discharge NiHM batteries in my flashlights so that’s gone too.

I like you’re setup and it’s cool you stitched the wallet yourself!

As the kids meme: Porque No los Dos? 😂

I checked Ebay and the prices are a little intense. :)

That’s great. I didn’t know they made that. Too bad it’s not available anymore.

Is that a knifeless Skeletool?

EDCi and KPL both make products that are food safe. I don’t know how well they work with a more deep clean like this might require but in my mind a strong bristled tooth brush and either of their products might be all that is needed.